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Converting to free farrowing systems could cost the UK pig sector more than £200 million, according to a leading buildings and equipment supplier.

A further £1.6 million COVID-19 compensation scheme for eligible pig producers has opened in Northern Ireland. 

Defra has issued updated guidance setting out the details around 'reasonable excuse' exemptions from self-isolation that will apply until August 16.

The NPA has welcomed a new £19.2 million Government programme to improve the detection and tracking of foodborne and antimicrobial resistant pathogens.

Last week's estimated slaughter levels were well down on the pevious week and year-on-year as the staff shortage crisis appears to be having an impact. 

Defra has once again rejected the NPA’s request for a COVID compensation scheme for the English pig sector, claiming it would ‘not be appropriate’.

Defra will be holding a further webinar for traders on August 4 to answer questions on the new Export Health Certificates (EHCs).

A leading rural mental health charity, YANA – You Are Not Alone – is spreading its network across East Anglia. 

eMB has a new benchmarking feature to enable you a to see whether your unit(s) falls in the top 5% or 10% of antibiotic users for your holding type.

The NPA's Rebecca Veale joined a Copa meeting on July 23 to discuss the current market situation and give an update on the latest from the UK.